What to Report Staying safe means everyone in the campus community has to play a part in keeping a watch on the neighborhood.

Sometimes though, students, faculty and staff aren't sure if an incident is worth reporting to University or Milwaukee Police. As a general guideline, police officers suggest that if something "doesn't seem quite right" or makes you uncomfortable, take the time to report it.

To report incidents on campus, call 9-911 or go to any S.A.F.E. phone (on a pole with blue light on top) and press the button to summon University Police. Off campus, call 911.

Examples

An accident, theft, vandalism or violations of the law

Unusual noises or screams

Anyone hanging around parking lots looking into car windows

A broken window or door on a house or residence hall

Tense situations that appear to be escalating

A person appearing to be forced into a car

Elevators stuck or other potentially hazardous situations

Vehicles driving slowly or aimlessly around campus neighborhoods

People carrying large amounts of property out of a residence hall, house or car (other than during move-in week, of course)

Door-to-door solicitors without proper licenses

People hanging around residence halls with no clear purpose

Be a Good WitnessIf you see something suspicious, try to be a good witness. Do not attempt to detain a suspicious person or intervene in a situation. Call the police. If you can do so without endangering yourself, note: